Hammond Times, Volume 13, Number 56, Hammond, Lake County, 15 August 1918 — Page 12
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A penry stick of candy or a lollipop In America Is a bun in Belgium and France. Those are the countries where there are hungry children who need buns worse than you need candy. And If every little American. In every utate In the L'nlon would not spend that dally pe-ny for candy. ANY DAY, buns, with suw.ir on them, could be given to the hunfry children over across the sea. and :hey would become fat, and healthy ind happy like yourself. Now that sounds Ilka matlc, and magic it is white magic, of the very finest kind. As t..agic is quite rilfflcult to understand, you will have to read every word of what follows In order to see how the trick is done. Tou see the story of how an American lollipop can turn Into a Belgian bun just like that is very much like the story that ends with "dog won't b!t pig. p!(t won't Jump over etile, and I can t get home tonight!" Let's pretend that we have come t the nice part at the end. where the pig finally Jumps over the sttle and the old lady Rets home, all hecause the cat, way off yonder, began to eat the rat. In this story it's the little Americans, who bepln to mvs on lollipops, and the bun that finally lands safe in the hanjj of
O. S. rood AdxlsUtratin the boys and girls over there. Hire's the way it poos: If American children say NO to that lollipop that they use ' to eat every day. the man who makes the loliipop out of lut'ar. will tell tho man who sells the sugar that ha doesn't neeu so much next time; the man who selU the sugar will teU the man who brings the supar from other countries in ships, that h needn't bother to load up so much sugar next irip: the man who brings the sugar from forelg-n countries will soon find that he doesr.'t need so many ships, and then he'll say to Uncle Sam." "Here's a ship yoj DO need, and I don't need " And Uncle Sam will take that ship, and Mil It with wheat, and perhar.s some suftar, and one thins and unother, and tend t: ver to Enropn WITH war-ships, and destroyers, tt protect it, and the first thlr.R you know, sugar coated buns, made out of American -vheat. will be disappearing Into the mouths of littl French and Belgian refugees All because YOU lit
tle Americans ea'd "NONE TODAY" to the lollipops and candy, and started whit1 maple that reached across the Atlantic ocean!
The Daily German Lie
A story is circulating; In Los Angeles, Cal., to the effect that "Camp Lewis is to be discontinued because it is unhealthy." and that "soldiers there who have no families or close friends and who do not want to take out insurance are practically forced to do so by their ( ff-cors." As this is a typical pro-German slander, the Committee on Public Information has taken tho trouble to have it officially reported upon by the commanding general at Camp Lewis. He replies: "The two statements are equal'y incorrect. Health reports of Camp Lewis, 'is well as census bureau records covering this reg-ion. show that it is one of the healthiest localities in the L'nited
States. The surroundings and climatic conditions at the camp are exceptionally favorable, aad the water supply, seweratro system and general sanitary conditions are excellent. Far from being discontinued. Camp Lewis is at present being enlarged la order to accommodate more troops. "Notwthstanding these exceptionally favorable health conditions, all men have been earnestly advised to take out government . war-risk insurance, but care has been exercised to inform them that S"uch Insurance is a privilege only, and that they are not compelled to apply for it. Practically all Insurance applications at this camp are taken at the mustering offlce by enlisted men who are not in command of the soldiers whom they Interview, and who are therefore not in a position to exercise even the slightest coercion. "The desirability of government warrisk insurance as a protection against total disability and future non-lnsura-blllty for soldiers having at present no immediate relatives is. of course, too plain to require comment." In other words, part of this story Is a deliberate lie and part of it is an obvious misrepresentation. All such stories of ill health in the camps are disproved in the mass by the weekly reports of the surgeon general's office. These reports ehow that the annual death rate from all causes among: our soldiers in this
country is 4.S7 per thousand, while the annual death Tate among men of military age in civil life is 6. 78 per thousand. The annual death rato from disease among our troops in camps here durin? the first three weeks of June was about 3 per thousand. Contrast thi3 with a death rate from disease during the Spani3h-American war cf nearly 25 per thousand per annum. A correspondent in Norton, Va., reports a current rumor that "only 10 I'Pr cent of the money collected by the Led Cross goes to the relief and benefit of The persons for whom subscriptions are taken." , The credtt so often given to such charges against the Red Cross is probably due to the general ignorance of the way in which the organization is managed. It is taken for granted that because subscriptions to the society are voluntary that it is a private charitable essociation. That is not the case. The Ked Cross is the government's agency for war relief. President Wilson Is its president. The secretary of the treasury is the treasurer of its war-relief fund. Among its officers are the secretary of state, the surgeon general of the army, the surgeon general of the navy, the comptroller of the currency, and the solicitor general of the United States. Moreover, it reports to congress and its accounts are audited by 'ho war department. It would be as Impossible for the Hec Cross to misuse the' money it collects as it would be for the war department itself to devote only "10 .per cent" of its funds "for tho relief and benefit" of the army. All these storie3 of waste and t xtravaganee in the management of tho lied Cross aro pro-German slanders designed to discourage loyal citizens in supporting a necessary war work.
! partment a revolting proof of the truth , of these reports. ! It consists of a letter from the "Head i Office for the Increase of the Defense t j I'ower of Germany" to one Hcrr Eruno ! .Sehneidel, of Hamburg. Translated it
reads: "Since, as a Tesult of the war. the greatest part of the manhood of the country capable of bearing arms has been called to the colors, it is the duty
of the male population, in the interests
of the fatherland, to take to themselves in loving manner the young women who have been left behind with the object of doubling or trebling the birth rate. "We believe that in you we have found the right man. and that you. in this difficult time, will fulfill this honorable and responsible duty in a conscientious manner. "The duty with which you have been
j intrusted is of a public nature, and by
lefusal you will incur severe penalties under the statutes of war. "You will bo informed upon visiting this office as to the district allotted to you and the addresses of the women to
be visited by you.
"Tou may use this communication as a voucher." This letter was taken from a German prisoner captured on April 10 last by the Third Army of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. In an attempt to hampfr the work ef the food administration, stories are being circulatc-d. particularly in rural localities, to the effect that while our people are being asked to save wheat the German prisoners In our internment camps are being lavishly fed on white bread, pastries and cakes made wholly of wheat; that food Is being purposely wasted by the prisoners: and that none of tho food administrations' rules of conservation are being obeyed. These 6torles are nil untrue. All civilian German prisoners are being compelled to assist in the conserva- j t!on of our food supplies. They are allowed only It-, pounds of wheat per person each week. No waste is permitted. Their rations are sufficient to
keep them well fed and healthy, and
i uity ura not sunjecrea 10 any narasnips.
but neither are thy indulged in any extra van gances. In accordance with the provisions of The Haggue convention, our prisoners of war receive the regular garrison ra-
1 tion of the United State3 army, no more
and no less. This is the established practice of all civilized nations. j
German propagandisst in this countryare busily denouncing as "Pritish lies" various authentic reports that the authorities in Germany are encouraging polygamy as a means to restore the falling birth rate among the German people. Tho Committee on Public Informatiop v,l obtained from the mili-
Several western newspapers have been reprinting a semlsoclallstic article called "Profit in Shoes" over the signature of Mr. Georgo Creel, chairman of the Committee on Tublic Information. The article is fraudulently attributed to Mr. Creel. He never wrote it nor anything like It. An attempt to tracs it to its source has been unsuccessful. A number of unpleasant ancedotes concerning Mr. Creel's adventures in the Phihpines have been similarly circulating in the w-estern press. They are slanderous inventions. Mr. Creel has nevf-r been in the Philippines. The Committee on Public Information and its chairman have been particularly marked for attack by pro-German propagandists because tho committee since its inception has been fighting them with every sort of publicity. The newspapers are requested not to priut article? ruch as "Profit In Shoes" without first making a reasonable attempt to verify their authorship. These misrepresentations of the views and the career of tho chairman of the committee are obviously designed to weaken public faith in tho necessary war work for a governmental organization. "Word comes from New Haven. Conn., cf a common report that "any Irishman who takes out naturalization papers in this country will not be allowed to enter Ireland after the war, e en to visit relati cs." This is one of the many anti-English lies with which the Kaiserites in thi3 country are trying to embitter our Irish citizens against our Lritish allies. It need hardly be said that any Irishman who takes out naturalization papers becomes an American citizen and will be protected in his rights as an American citizen wherever he goes.
j Better to have War Savings Stamps in your safe than the bloodstained hands of the kaiser's j hordes at your throat.
Quality First, Last and All The TimeThen Price! Knowingly, no item of merchandise may pass over our counters or be sold in an' manner, unless it is of a quality that this store can stand back of and bo proud to call its own. In these days when price is a great factor (no matter whether we are buying or you are buying), let us not forget for a moment that thrift means: first, quality then to get that quality at the lowest price. That this is unquestionably "The Thrift and Service Store of Hammond" is amply demonstrated to the keen shopper by this page of news for Friday and Saturday's Selling Includes Bargain Bulletin Features
DOUBLE STAMPS FRIDAY
Get
That S
nit Now
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We have marked this special lot of 200 suits at the uniform price
Boys' Suit Reductions Sizes 6 to 18 years $3.88, $4.88, $5.88, and $6.88
Regardless of the fact that many of them cost us more. They are broken-lots, but the collection amply provides sizes for every heighth v girth. So excellent a variety is : '-laded in this collection that you sitively can't go wrong. Each ..it is worth much more in view of i he present conditions. This saving is yours providing you don't wait too long. Men's Kool Kloth Suits Reduced to
87.77
Boys' Sport Blouses Light and dark colors 35 Men's Union Suits Nainsook. Si to 46 size 59 Men's Work Shirts Extra vcJue 69e
Stretch out, reach up, do anything you please and these suits keep their shape. Throw them into a tub and they come out as good as new. That's the kind of suits they are, besides these suits sold earlier for $12.50, but during tho Aucust
Sale they arc
$7.77
Specials Featured Liberty Chambray Plain colors, stripes and plaids; this season's newest color combina- 6 F9 1
for children's 23c
tions; 32 inches wide. Yard Dress Gingham The best quality wear; plain stripes and plaids, fast colors; 27 inches wide. Yard
Auto Cap Black nil cheeks nd plain colors; J1.2i value
whit 89c
Oitffon VeH Hemstitched 'rids. t!n ribbon border; all J Q the favored colors
Initial Handkerchief for Wontrn Pretty wreathe dpslens In whit and colom; hemstitched nd roiled edges; worth Ifc; 'T 4 for 2 5c It
Dress Shields S'.res 2, 3 and A: water and perspiration proof, Famaifr weight. HC
19c
School Hone Chlldren'f. tho kind that resist wear; medium flr.a cause; ail sizes. 27C Indies' Hose Good f.no qua'.lty
and serviceable. Comes In Made
and white, f-peclal. pair
Hlearbed Muslin 35 Inches wide, fine noft finish. A limited quantity will be offered at, 4 O yard IOC ftoo Yards Basting Thread, spool C.
Me-reerixed Crochet Cotton, 3 for
Ivory Dressing Comb, for
10c 11c
Buy Plenty of These Wash Fabrics There Is not much danger of tfuying too many of these practical materials. For it Is most unusual to find such values, in view of continually advancing cotton prices. Fiaxon Waistlng Corded and shadow stripes and checks; 7isf 35 inches wide. Yard fJ m Pajama Checks Soft, even weave; 36 inches wide. (g9 Yard - J.WV White Skirting 36-lnch wide. The weaves are waf2e. pique, QQjT honeycomb, Russian cord and fancies; values to 63c. Yard VtC Long Cloth Soft chamois finish for finest lingerie wear. QQ Yard 22c 10-yard holt - Fr.neh VoiieFin even round thread with satin over stripes and plaids.
Every desirable color; 36 inches wide; former price 9Sc.
Per ard.
69c
(Fir6t Floor.)
Parasols of Bright and Cheerful Colors Are Reduced This event will ho welcomed by every woman who has waited till the prices were lowered, and these important summer accessories won't last long because of the extraordinary saving. Parasols that are substantially made, with hardwood handles and paragon and Indian frames. Good quality silk coverings. With designs that are unique and varied at a price - QQ that is of greater interest Former values up to $4.00 JLl0
Draperies, Rugs, Special
Voile Curtains 36 inches wide. 2 Mi yards long, lace edge and insertion. Pair SI. 29 Wide Linoleum Fits most rooms without a seam. Laid free of charge except bath rooms. Yard gg
Seamless Wilton Rugs Size 9x12 feet. The patterns and colorings are copies of orientals. Specially priced S52.60 Fancy Cretonnes Dainty patterns for the bed room; 35c and 40c qualities 29?
HAMMOND'S GREATEST DEPART MEN TSTORE.
New Blouses for Large Women In this splendid showing of dainty lingerie blouses you will surely find just the thing you've had in mind. They are made of cool, filmy voiles, .organdies, batistes and Jap silk fabrics. Plain white. Roll and flat collars; sizes 46 to 54. Special $2.50 to $4.95 August Sale of
Lingerie Merchandise bought months ago present noteworthy economics.
Chemises
it
Made of Cne sheer barred dim-
itv with fetching touches or
val lace. A special feature
1.19
Fine Muslin Gowns
Made of extra fine fabric finish. Daintily trimmed
lace. Special at
soft with
79c
August Sale of Corsets A genuine bargain. Made of fine quality coutille. Low bust; up-
to-date line3 Front lace Special
7 A 2
Middies at Special Prices Regulation slip-over tailor style. Solid white, white lacing and braid on collars, cuffs and pockets feature the middies; size3 14 to 44. Special n $1,95 to $2.95
Khaki Middy For school wear.
white lacings and braid trim
mings; sizes 14 to 40. Special
1.00
August Sale of Jap Crepe Kimonas la all the Sower and bird designs characteristic of the Japanese.. Long flowing models with broad sack Bleeves. Made amply full; high wai3t line and shirred backs made to fit. Material couid not be bought at the price these are ofTercd. Extra special $1.50 to $2.95 Extra size Crepe Kimonos, $2.95 (Second Floor.)
August Furniture Sale now in progress. Great economies.
Final Clearing of Dainty Summer Frocks For Women and Misses
S5.00
Any woman who finds her i:ze hre in this lot of cool lookir.5 frocks will be fortunate. They have been re grouped, and glcghamr. voiles and batiste dresses have b:cn pit in at this price. Materials as good as these will be scarco nxt season. The woman who makes early selection and can be fitted is practicing economy in the truest sense.
Advance Modes in Fall Suits For Women are cleverly interpreted in these initial displays. As th first hint of autumn weather approaches we are prepared with our extensive assortments to meet every request, whether it be for a smart, exclusive model or for a less expensive style. Many womn who are about to sojourn on their vacations will be attracted by these new fall suits and will naturally want one in her wardrobe so as to have something distinctly different.
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The st j los are semi-high waisted with flaring coat skirt, panel backs, etc. The prevailing length is the 3S-inch coat; many are lined with beau' if ul fancy silk. Skirts are mostly plain; some have pockets. Materials are Duveytine, pokan, Filvertone velours, worsteds, mannish serges and broadcloth.. Colors are black, navy, reindeer, piurn, brown. $30, S38.50, 42.50 to S58.50
Practical Dresses for Her Return Trip to School
The College Princess"
When a Miss chooses her own frocks she is discriminating as to style, workmanship and trimming. These points are clearly emphasized in these attractive and practical dresses for school and college wear. Developed from all wool French serge; trimmed with braid and buttons in contrasting shades. Colors are navy, black, reindeer, brown and burgundy. (Second Floor.) $18 $20 S22.50 $25 S26 A Great Clearing of Low Shoes Noteworthy Economies These values in men's, women's and children's pumps, oxfords and shoes are particularly noteworthy because they embrace makes that havo thoroughly proven their quality.
Women's Pumps and Oxfords
r-odicw' Patent Pnmpj with IjOIiU or military h!s. f.ne h'.r et'-.t1-pumps. Sre-ia;. Q? pair OtaVO I adlf Patent Oxford II 1 h
French bi-;. light we: fine for dress wear. Special ?r. IS ar.d
I.nrtien' Patent Pumps, v't" r'
tary hee'.s English modf'.!; a1.' e.zes
1-jidli- UroTrn nnd Ill-.-k KM OiJonld .-oft and Q? flexible. Special ....... .2) I0 1
JS5.00
$2.98
Girls' School Shoes
-Enclls's
82.48
s:
..88
5i1es' tlun Motn! Inc
lt. Also Na'ure iee
t.zr-3 ll'i to 2. Spciai Cl-.i'.d's s;z!. 8 H to abovfl models. Spec; al
Rahr'a First SteD 5hrs Kin. k .'i
or natt-nt w.th tlos'.ble
of ; sizes I to 4. Special
all misses' ,(n ciin niio s ui:n r i;t.
31.25
Boys' Shoes Good Qnalitr Putin C.lf Hon In button and iare. gtou lat'r
coles: s;zes 1 to 5'4.
$2.49
Little Dot' Sntln Calf Mioe-
bi.-tton and biucher. n for Fi'noo! wear; nzes 3 Ol fiO to IZ-.-i. Special Ol.ifO Men's Oxfords
.00 n.irk Bro-rra C'nlf. fpec:ai 97 Black and Brimn Leathers. Special... .J Blnck nnd Ftrown Oiford.s. Special Other Oxford. at S3.4S and
$6.95 $5.95 $4.95 $2.98
Men's Work Shoes nrn-rrn and ninrU Soft Grain Shoes Good quality nal!1 utilefizes 6 to II. CO fl r Elkhide Shoes nik-nida Shots Black and tan. he.t an oa for perviir. nrf m.
ion; s;z3 6 to 11.
,icc:ai.
$2.98
Child's Shoes Pati-nt
cloth tops; sizes 3 to 8, at
V?- - kA. Children's Shop
' TriSvn Bargains
wTirs?Uv, jA--Mfco" .'ftj Child's Patent Pumps with
sizes a to , at..fj I tUy Child's White Canvas Button Shoes Sizes 4 to fS 6 4 only. at. p I U 0 Child's Patent Pumps With instep strap; Eizes s ft
ill.
SI. 48
S'.i to 11, at.
Economy Grocery Thrift Values For Patriotic Savers
The slight inconvenience of carrying home you: Bible. For instance:
Single Stamps With Groceries. Gautemala Coffee Try a pound ISC Tea Lipton's Yellow Label, v2 lb 35C Uneeda Biscuits Package T? Beans Hand Picked Navy, lb 1-4C Lye Red Seal, can , llC Fruit Jars Mason, quarts, dozen 7fC Soap Kirk's American Family, bar ftp Soap Chips Borax, large package fOC Mottled Soap Family, bar AX'zC Kitchen Klenzer Can -IV2O Soap Rub-no-More, bar !
bundles la nothing compared to tho tavings posSingle Stamp3 With Groceries. (Third rioor.) Milk Peerless, can - XlC Coffee Minas Blend, lb 21C Macaroni or Spaghetti Skinner's, pkg gi Stuffed Olives Savoy Brand . IOC Perk and Beans Freemont Erand, can 1GC Eutterine Downey's Delight, lb 5TlC Preserves Mallard Brand, large jar 2rC Puffed Wheat or Rice Package 1 rC Kellogg's Corn Flakes Package 12c Arbuckie's Coffee (Yuban), 1 lb. can ZrC COFFEE Fancy Peaberry, lb 21 C" Rolled Oats Armour's, package 101"